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Salt and Pepper Chicken

Crispy Salt and Pepper Chicken: Your New Dinner Favorite

Enjoy a flavorful and crunchy Salt and Pepper Chicken dish that's easy to make and perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large Egg Beaten
For the Batter
  • 1 cup Cornstarch Potato starch is a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Honey can be an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Wine Dry sherry works as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Water Chicken broth can be used
For Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil Canola or peanut oil works well
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Consider sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper White pepper for milder option
For Garnish
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Chopped

Equipment

  • Wok or frying pan
  • mixing bowl
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, salt, brown sugar, water, rice wine, baking soda, and soy sauce. Stir until sugar dissolves, then set aside.
  2. Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and add to marinade, ensuring each piece is coated. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg. Drain marinade from chicken and toss chicken in the beaten egg, then coat with cornstarch.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F. Fry chicken pieces in small batches for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Toss in the wok briefly to reheat, then season with salt and pepper and add green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure oil temperature is maintained while frying to achieve crispiness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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